Cobaltite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.3
6.86-7.03
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cobaltite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cobaltite and Cassiterite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Cobaltite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cobaltite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.